Ascent Trip Report

The road up Burch Mtn is severely rutted but otherwise in good shape up to 4000 where we could no longer see it due to snow coverage. If you can "ride the rails" it would be passable in a low clearance vehicle but you'd better make sure your wheels don't fall in the ruts in all but a very high clearance vehicle or you'd be high-centered for sure.

Good access. No other issues.

Summary Total Data

Elevation Gain:

2331 ft / 709 m

Extra Gain:

190 ft / 57 m

Distance:

11.6 mi / 18.7 km

Route:

Burch Mtn Road

Trailhead:

Random Parking Spot 3000 ft / 914 m

Grade/Class:

Class 1

Quality:

5 (on a subjective 1-10 scale)

Route Conditions:

Road Hike, Open Country, Snow on Ground

Gear Used:

Ski Poles, Snowshoes

Weather:

Cool, Calm, Low CloudsClear at a lower elevation and then limited visibility above 4000 with temps in the teens.